FiftyForward Donelson Station Jan 2015 newsletter combined

Donelson Station & The Larry Keeton Theatre January 2015

108 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214

When was the last time you did something for the first time?

Instead of making a New Year’s resolution, why not try something new this year? This could be taking an art or fitness class, kayaking, ice skating, flying in an airplane for the first time or even trying food from a different culture. Adults tend to conform to routine which jeopardizes the opportunity to grow and learn. Trying something new means possibly making mistakes. But, it ALSO means expanding horizons, fulfilling dreams and building confidence.

Take the challenge of trying something new in 2015. Share this experience with others and maybe it will give them the urge to accomplish something new! FiftyForward Donelson Station strives to offer a variety of activities and will offer even more “firsts” for our members throughout the year. If you have any good ideas, please let us know and take advantage of some of these options. Let’s make 2015 a year filled with new experiences, good health and fulfilled dreams!

NPT EVENT AT KNOWLES: “Economics of Aging” This is a FREE event on Mon., Jan. 26. Nashville Public Television will share its documentary: Aging Matters “Economics of Aging” at our FiftyForward Knowles Center.

This screening will be followed by a panel and includes a FREE lunch. There are only 12 spots on the van, so make sure to sign up FAST! Leave the center at 11 am.

Meditation Yoga is back! Thursdays at 2 pm! Starting Jan. 15!

Karen Quinn is coming back to teach Meditation Yoga! Bring any yoga supplies that you have: mats, thick blankets, towels or the yoga foam rolls. This is great for beginners and those that are experienced. This class is FREE!

This Month… 

FiftyForward Firsts

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NPT Screening

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“New” Yoga Class

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The Larry Keeton Theatre

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Jewelry Classes

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Notes from Staff

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Trips and Events

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AARP TAX Service

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Snow Policy

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Updated Classes

Center Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am - 5pm, Saturday 9am-1pm Ph: 615-883-8375 www.fiftyforward.org

OTHER SERVICES

IN OUR FACILITY………..

PALM TREE CAFÉ

Three Fitness Rooms Cardio Room-Treadmills, elliptical,

Open M-F 10:30 am-1pm

stationary bikes, weights, TV and music.

Resistance Training-Stationary weight machine, single station equipment.

Strength Training-TRX bands, bosu balls, dumbbells, resistance training bands, steppers and more.

Daily homemade specials! Only $5.95 for a meat and two sides! Deli sandwiches, fresh salads and soups served daily.

Catering services also available.

Call 812-3802 for pricing and questions.

LADIES AND GENTS SALON

Pool Room Three pool tables, cues and balls. Monthly pool tournaments, too!

FULL SERVICE HAIR AND NAIL SALON Haircuts Color and Highlights Waxing Services Manicures Pedicures Perms Discounts to FiftyForward members!

Stylists Phone Numbers: Thom 337-4252 Eva 406-6583 Tonya 579-0108 Gwen 243-5371

Computer Lounge Furnished with four PC’s for members’ use only. Check your email and Facebook during business hours. Big screen TV, too!

SOCIAL HALL Enjoy a cup of coffee with other members.

Play a game of cards or tailgate with the aerobics class on Fridays. Vending machines and kitchenette also available.

Need sewing lessons?

RENTAL SPACE Having a party? Need a venue? We rent space! Choose from our auditorium, social hall, conference room or art room.

Call 883-8375 for availability and pricing.

LIONS CLUB The Lions Club has a yellow bin located on our front porch that collects usable old eye glasses to send to recycle.

Call Sew Brecca at 615-579-7580 Meet here at FiftyForward for one-on-one sessions with Brecca!

FOOD DONATIONS-SECOND HARVEST Our bin is located in the front lobby. The Food Bank needs the following non-perishable foods:    

Meals in a can (stew, chili, soup) Tuna and canned meat/canned vegetables Peanut butter Canned foods with pop-top lids

Center Director Notes….

Our Staff: Dear Friends:

Center Director Angela Bryan abryan@fiftyforward.org

Happy New Year! Let’s make 2015 a great year by celebrating you, the members of Donelson Station! Your stories, laughter, challenges and successes are what bring our Center to life. We hope you take advantage of all we have to offer and let us know of any events or trips you’d like us to add.

Program Director Lisa Maddox lmaddox@fiftyforward.org

Please be sure you have renewed your 2015 membership. Your $120 annual fee, which our funders subsidize by at least $400, helps offset the $267,000 in operating expenses which includes electricity, staff salaries/wages and benefits, insurance, supplies, utilities and more.

SCA Administrator Jamie London jlondon@fiftyforward.org

Travel Coordinator Janice Judd jjudd@fiftyforward.org

Office Managers Joe Baker jbaker@fiftyforward.org James Cunningham jcunningham@fiftyforward.org

Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am-5 pm Sat. 9 am-1 pm 615-883-8375 www.fiftyforward.org

Beginning in January, your FiftyForward membership could be free through the Silver&Fit program! This is GREAT news for FiftyForward and those enrolled in Aetna or Cigna-Healthspring’s Medicare Advantage plans! Bring your insurance card to our front office for us to verify enrollment. We are very excited about this partnership and for a New Year!

Sincerely,

Angela Bryan Center Director

Program Director Notes….

Dear Friends, Greetings! It’s 2015! Let’s start this new year off right! This is the time to make changes in our lives and try new things! I believe in taking small steps to make our goals become a reality.

I am going to offer one trip/event per month that members may consider to be out of the box or out of their comfort zones. This month (Jan.) we will go ice skating! Some of you may have skated before, but I know there are many who have never been on an ice rink. This will be our first trip to The Ford Ice Center!

If you have any ideas for “out of the box” trips (including restaurants), make sure to let me know!

Here’s to 2015!

Lisa Maddox Program Director

FiftyForward Travel 2015 Call Janice at 231-1235 or email jjudd@fiftyforward.org Or Visit Diamond Tours at www.grouptrips.com/fiftyforwardtravel Feb. 1-5 Bahamas Enjoy a 4-night Bahamas cruise on the Carnival Sensation.  March 16-20 New Orleans See the French Quarter, visit the National World War II Museum, tour a Louisiana Plantation and cruise the Mississippi River by riverboat!  Apr. 10-20 Rhine River An 11-day cruise to Amsterdam, Cologne, Strasbourg, & Lucerne, Switzerland.  Apr. 27-May 1 Savannah  May 14-20 Washington/Williamsburg  May 30-June 7 Mt. Rushmore Visit Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park and more!  June 15-22 California Highlights include Seattle, Mount St. Helens, Newport, San Francisco, Redwood National Park, Eureka and more!  July 15-20 Iceland A chance to visit the land of Fire and Ice. Reykjavic, The Blue Lagoon and more.  Aug. 3-8 Lancaster Visit Kitchen Kettle Village, the Mennonite Information Center, see Joseph, and a guided tour of Amish Country.  Aug. 26-Sept. 4 Switzerland Includes Austria and Bavaria. Highlights include: Bern, Innsbruck, Austrian Alps, Salzburg, Chateau de Chillon and so much more!  Oct. 3-11 Cape Cod Experience a Hyannis Harbor Cruise, tour the “Outer Cape”, and Plymouth Rock. 

We will start taking AARP Tax Appointments the LAST week of JANUARY. This service will begin the first week of February. Call 883-8375 or stop by the front office to make an appointment.

Did you know?

Do you shop at Kroger? If so, you can support FiftyForward through your grocery shopping with Kroger’s Community Rewards. Go to www.kroger.com/communityrewards to enroll your Kroger Plus card to FiftyForward’s account. Each time you shop, use your Kroger Plus card, and FiftyForward will earn rewards. Each quarter FiftyForward will receive a check from Kroger based on the percentage spent. This is a great way to give back to FiftyForward, just by doing a little grocery shopping!

Summit Audiology FREE Hearing Evaluations Mitch Vest, Audiologist from Summit Audiology, will be here every third Wednesday starting January 21 from 10 am-noon to provide FREE hearing evaluations. Make sure to sign–up in the front office for an appointment.

Snow Policy for 2014-2015 If Metro schools are closed, we will NOT have our regular daytime programming, classes, events or scheduled trips, BUT, our office IS still open. The Center would only close if the state offices are closed. We may have a twohour delay in opening our office on days that Metro schools are closed.

Call before driving to the Center!

“Fiddler On The Roof”

Contact Us The Larry Keeton Theatre 615-883-8375

This Broadway musical is based on a father’s attempt Jamie London to maintain his Jewish traditions while outside SCA Administrator influences encroach their lives. The play opened in 615-231-1231 1964 and won 9 Tony Awards. This is a great show jlondon@fiftyforward.org for the entire family.

The production runs from Feb. 12 - Feb. 28. Show times are www.thelarrykeetontheatre.org Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm and Sundays at 2 pm.

Named by the Nashville $28.00 for dinner and the show. Special show-only tickets on Business Journal as the third Thursdays for $15.00. Group pricing is available. most highly attended theater Call 883-8375 or order online at thelarrykeetontheatre.org Senior Center For The Arts/The Larry Keeton Theatre

MTGMS JEWELRY CLASSES The Middle Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society offers more than 30 jewelry classes quarterly at FiftyForward Donelson Station. Some Winter Classes are still available. If you would like to be added to the Constant Contact email list, send a request to John Martin at classes@mtgms.org.

Classes include silversmithing, faceting, lapidary, wire-wrapping, basic stone carving, delft clay casting, chain maille, and many 1-2 day workshops. Discounted prices range from $10 to $25 per class to FiftyForward members.

For more information on classes visit their website at www.mtgms.org.

in Nashville!

Located inside FiftyForward Donelson Station.

FIFTYFORWARD CARE TEAM The Care Team provides older adults and caregivers access to services and peace of mind.

You or your loved one will benefit from:  A personalized, comprehensive needs assessment  Development of a plan of care  Guidance and advocacy to access services  Monitoring of care Call our intake line at 743-3416. A social worker will contact you within 24 hours.

More Class Updates Beginning Art窶年ew class starts Jan. 13 for 12 weeks. $60.00 for members. No artistic talent needed for this class. You will explore oil, acrylic, pastels and pencil. Sign-up in the front office.

Intermediate/Advanced Art 窶年ew class starts Jan. 14 for 12 weeks. $50.00 for members.

This is for experienced artists only who are ready to work on their own project of choice. Sign-up in the front office.

2015 COMPUTER CLASSES All computer classes are $20 for members and $30 for non-members Classes are on Saturdays from 9am-11am (4 classes per month) Basic Computer Class-Jan. 10-31 Learn the basics from turning your computer off and on, mouse skills, internet surfing, opening and saving files, computer terms and vocabulary.

Beginning Microsoft Word-Feb.7-28 Microsoft Word is a very powerful word processing application designed to save you time while creating letters, CVs, reports and other documents. You will learn the basic features of MS Word, the skills to edit and format documents with ease, and the ability to set up pages and print documents.

Advanced Microsoft-Word-Mar. 7-28 This course is designed to teach advanced techniques on how to program more efficiently and automate repetitive processes. This will benefit those who deal with large documents and perform repetitive tasks which could be automated using macros.

Basic Computer Class-Apr. 4-25.-Repeat of the Jan. class. Please see above for description.

BALLROOM DANCING Starts Monday, February 2 at 6:45 pm We are very excited to bring ballroom dancing back to Donelson! Our original instructor, Kathleen Phillips, will be back to teach the traditional ballroom dances: Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Rumba and more! Kathleen has over 35 years of experience as a dance instructor. The classes will be held on Monday nights at 6:45 pm for one hour. The cost is $8.00 per person per class. Please pay the instructor NOT FiftyForward! We must have at least six participants to make this class happen!

CREATIVE WRITING Starts Thursday, January 15 at 10 am Judith Broadbent is a free-lance author, professor (30 years) and has published works in poetry anthologies and a collection of short stories based on local history. Judith loves to explore family history with her students and turn these findings into creative writings. If you love writing, exploring and researching, you will love this 8 week class. The total cost is $80.00. Sign-up in the front office.

Our Sponsors Trustee Charlie Cardwell Rep. Darren Jernigan

JANUARY TRIPS AND EVENTS West Meade Estate Sale-Fri., Jan. 9. We are going to check out one of Steve Fulps’ estate sales located in West Meade. Mr. Fulps owns one of Nashville’s leading estate sale companies and has 20 plus years’ experience in antiques and estate sales. Who knows what we might find! Afterward, we will get a bite to eat (restaurant tbd). Leave the center at 9:30 am. Cost for the van is $6.00.

Bluebird Cafe-Mon., Jan. 12. We are once again headed to the legendary Bluebird Café! This is always a fantastic experience! Hands on Nashville donates coffee and donuts to snack on while we listen to some great music. Leave the center at 9:15 am. The cost for the van is $5.00.

Gifts 4 All Wholesale–Tues., Jan. 13. Gifts 4 All Wholesale is a new liquidation store in Hendersonville. The owners buy pallets of damaged/overstocked boxes from Amazon, Walmart and Target and sell the items at half or less than half the original cost. Items include baby equipment, toys, appliances, electronics, sporting goods, furniture and so much more. Come check it out with us! Leave the center at 9:30 am. Cost for the van is $5.00.

Essential Oil Presentation-Wed., Jan 14. A representative from Doterra Essential Oils will be here to discuss how to support your family's healthy lifestyle by using the world’s oldest form of wellness: essential oils. You will experience the effects of oils first hand through sight, taste, smell and touch. Be the best version of yourself; challenge your mind and heal your body. This is FREE! Oils will be available for purchase. Starts at 9:45 am. Sign-up in the front office.

Mystery Lunch-Thurs., Jan. 15. Joe and the gang are heading to another undisclosed location for a yummy meal. This is a great way to try new restaurants and be surprised at the same time. Leave the center at 10:45 am. The cost for the van is $5.00.

“Chicken Soup for the Soul, Touched by an Angel”-Fri., Jan. 16 at 9:45 am RESCHEDULED FROM DECEMBER Freelance writer, Karen Elley, will be here to share her story she has written for “Chicken Soup for the Soul, Touched by an Angel”. Her story is one of divine intervention, faith and answered prayers. This is FREE! Sign -up in the front office.

Lunchbunch to Bombay Palace-Tues., Jan. 20 . We are going to try some Indian Cuisine. Bombay Palace has a daily buffet and menu items to choose from. They have deliciously spicy food and can be trusted to make it mild too! They are known to have the best Biryani in Nashville! If you have never tried Indian food before, this could be a “first” for you in 2015. Leave the center at 10:45 am. The cost for the van is $5.00.

Supper Club-Thurs., Jan. 22. Amanda and the group are headed to Mère Bulles! Located in Maryland Farms in Brentwood, Mère Bulles is the perfect setting to dine while overlooking the rolling hills and enjoying a cup of their notorious crab bisque or feasting on succulent seared fish. They have an assorted menu including fresh fish, steaks and chicken dishes. Leave the center at 5pm. The cost for the van is $6.00.

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TRIPS CONTINUED… A FiftyForward “First”: Ice Skating-Fri., Jan. 23. YES! We are going ice skating at the “new” Ford Ice Center! The ice center is part of the city’s mixed-use complex, called the Commons at the Crossings (formerly Hickory Hollow Mall), which also includes a library, community center, and park. The Nashville Predators manage the two rinks at the ice center. It’s open for community use and home to the Scott Hamilton Skating Academy. We will skate for an hour.

The cost for the van and skating is $15.00, which includes rink time and skate rental. We will leave the center at 12:30 pm.

NPT: Aging Matters: “Economics of Aging”-Mon., Jan 26. Join us for a screening of NPT’s “Economics on Aging” at the Knowles Center. This includes a FREE lunch, screening, and panel discussion. I only have 12 tickets available, so make sure to sign-up! Leave the center at 11 am. The cost for the van is $5.00 “Finding Happiness in Everyday Life” with Bert Dorazio-Tues., Jan. 27. This is a FREE event at The Knowles Center. Mr. Dorazio has a Masters degree in Counseling and is a certified Health and Wellness facilitator. He is a fitness enthusiast, marathon runner, cancer survivor and active member for 23 years with the Make-AWish Foundation. Start the year off right! Add a little more happiness to your life! Leave the center at 12:30 pm. Cost for the van is $5.00.

The Arc Tennessee-Thurs., Jan 29 from 10 am-12 pm. The Arc will be here before our luncheon to help anyone that has questions about Medicare Part D, The Medicare Savings Program, SSI, SNAP, and The Home Energy Assistance Program. If you are 65 or over, you may be eligible for State and Federal Benefits.

Center Lunch-Thurs., Jan 29 at 11 am. Make sure to join us for our first center lunch of 2015.

We invite all members, old and new! Shank Kothare, the Donelson/Hermitage Chamber President, will be here to put a little “magic” into the New Year! Shank performs in Las Vegas and is going to be on OUR Stage. His wit, humor and magic show is really something to see!

The Palm Tree Café will make some delicious food! Door Prizes too! The lunch starts at 11:00 am. The cost is $7.00. Sign-up in the front office. *******CANCELLATION POLICY FOR ALL TRIPS:WE MUST HAVE A 24 HOUR NOTICE******* THERE IS NO REFUND FOR ANY TRIP! IF YOU CANCEL PRIOR TO THE 24 HOUR TIMEFRAME , YOU WILL RECEIVE A CREDIT TOWARD ANOTHER TRIP. A TICKETED TRIP/EVENT WILL NOT BE REFUNDED OR CREDITED. IF YOU SIGN UP FOR A TRIP THAT INCLUDES A TICKET, YOU MUST FIND SOMEONE TO TAKE YOUR PLACE. WE WILL NOT REFUND OR CREDIT ANY TICKETED EVENT.    

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More Class/Event Info… *There will be NO Spanish classes beginning in January (those already in session will finish Jan 14.)

“Caring for The Caregiver” is an ongoing event on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Debbie Reilly, LSW, will help you learn how to care for yourself while taking on the care of others.

Summit Audiology will be here the third Wednesday of every month starting Jan. 21 from 10 am-noon.

Our Digital Camera Club, Computer Club, and IPAD/Tablet class welcome anyone who would like to join.

Feel free to just show up! Bring your gadget with you! The classes are on the 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. See the calendar for specific times and dates.

We welcome anyone who has a January birthday to join us for cake on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 1 pm sponsored by McKendree Village and Wilson Bank & Trust.

Stellar Health Care will be here the 4th Wednesday of each month from 11 am-12:30 pm for blood pressure checks.

Our book club meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 10:30 am.